since most of my quilts are machine appliqued they get laundered all the time- as long as the appliques are stitched down they come out fine. the fusible 'stuff' washes away when laundered so there are no *stiff* areas anymore- and yes- I toss the quilts into the dryer (regular cycle) after washing. I expect the quilts I make to be used- so I always wash/ dry them before (gifting/giving/selling) any of them- it is the last step after binding for a finished project. the only ones I do not launder are wall hangings I expect to never be laundered- that perhaps I did not stitch the appliques onto (never happens- but if I were to not stitch my appliques I would not launder) since the fusible is made to wash away after stitching. there is a fusible that is permanent, stiff, and made to not sew down- it creates very stiff, heavy appliques- and if you try to stitch it down it really takes it's toll on a needle- along with causing a lot of 'glue buildup' on the needle- hopefully that is not what he used- but regular- 'lite' sew-able fusible.